James David Cairns III

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James David Cairns III

also known as Cairns Law Offices

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 30 years

Uncontested divorce Lawyer at Erie, PA
Practice Areas: Uncontested Divorce, Divorce & Separation

3433 West Lake Road, Erie, PA

About James

Biography

PA Divorces. File online now with The Divorce Wizard in 5 minutes. No Travel. ALL costs included.

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PA Divorces. File online now with The Divorce Wizard in 5 minutes. No Travel. ALL costs included.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Uncontested Divorce 70%

70%
Divorce and Separation 30%

Simple, uncontested PA divorce

30%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
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Platinum Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 23 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 30 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1995

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Cairns Law Offices

3433 West Lake Road, Erie, PA, 16506

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3945 Forbes Avenue, Suite 185, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213

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Cairns Law Offices

744 South Street, Suite 33, Philadelphia, PA, 19147

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James David Cairns III's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

1490 Client Reviews

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Posted by Crystal | October 01, 2018 | Divorce & Separation

Finally Divorced after a failed DIY Divorce thanks to him!

I attempted to file my own divorce several months back. After a long wait, I thought I was finally done. I wasn't!! I received a letter back from the courthouse with a plethora of mistakes I had made and errors with dates and confirmation of delivery etc. I felt hopeless knowing I didn't' have a lo...t of cash and that I was due to be married this December I had no idea what to do. I googled and found this office. After submitting my info online, I received a phone call that calmed my fears of this being a scam, and he answered a few questions I had. I filled out my online form and paid the fee for fastest or rapid. I was sent an email informing me of each step, scans of all the paper work with very easy instructions. My divorce was granted November 14th and I received the decree about 1 week or so later. I am a very happy camper. My only thing that I would change is later on being offered express decree handling and priority mail at a small fee. This is because when I initially selected rush/express I would have liked the option to pay these upfront. I did opt for Priority Mail upgrade and was delighted this option was available and I was able to excitedly track my decree until it was delivered. I highly recommend this office if you need a quick, inexpensive and professional divorce.

James Cairns

Replied last October 01, 2018

Wonderful to know that our law firm was here to help you.

Posted by Lori | October 01, 2018 | Divorce & Separation

Very Affordable! He made my divorce possible! Thankful!

The lawyer and website was very helpful! I have a house and Kids. I had to do a settlement agreement. It took awhile only because both parties must agree! Finally my ex agreed and signed paperwork. This was all i could afford since my ex put me in debt! Thankful!

James Cairns

Replied last October 01, 2018

Great News. Happy to know that our law firm could help you thru your situation.

Posted by Lester | October 01, 2018 | Divorce & Separation

Thank you

My divorce was quick and easy thanks to Cairns law firm. Im on disabitly and very tight budget, yet this man worked for me. Thank you for all the hard work and Merry Christmas.

James Cairns

Replied last October 01, 2018

Glad to know our affordable fees helped you.

Posted by Hollie | October 01, 2018

Stress free

I was a client of James Cairns III, i loved the fact that it was stress free, very quick and informative.

James Cairns

Replied last October 01, 2018

Our process makes it easy to relieve stress for our clients

Posted by Monica | October 01, 2018 | Divorce & Separation

Excellent service and value

I was very impressed and happy with the service I received from Cairns Law. Their knowledge and expediency with my divorce was greatly appreciated.

James Cairns

Replied last October 01, 2018

Thank you very much

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James David Cairns III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kim Lengert

Uncontested divorce lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Other

"James has an excellent organization that enables him to efficiently and professionally care for his clients."

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Kenneth Milner

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"There are times when a husband or wife decides that a divorce makes sense, but that litigation and bickering do not. That's the time for the person to call James. He handles uncontested divorces, and handles them efficiently."

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John Melaragno

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is an honest, straightforward attorney who has built his practice around the efficient representation of those who seek a prompt and economical dissolution of their marriage."

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

1990

Graduate Fellowship, Mercyhurst College

1988

Dean's List, Indiana University of PA

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Director, Providnet Wealth Management

Associations

2002 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Erie County Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Saylor v Saylor

divorce decree granted

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Education

1995

Cleveland State University

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Merchyhurst College

MS- Masters

1988

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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